Adaptive Ap Deployment Considerations - Brocade Communications Systems RFS6000 System Reference Manual

Once an AAP is adopted by the switch, it displays within the switch Access Port Radios screen
(under the Network parent menu item) as br-5181 or Brocade Mobility 7131 Series Access Point
within the

Adaptive AP Deployment Considerations

Before deploying your switch/AAP configuration, refer to the following usage caveats to optimize its
effectiveness:
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Extended WLANs are mapped to the AP's LAN2 interface and all independent WLANs are
mapped to the AP's LAN1 Interface.
If deploying multiple independent WLANs mapped to different VLANs, ensure the AP's LAN1
interface is connected to a trunk port on the Layer 2/Layer 3 switch and appropriate
management and native VLANs are configured.
The WLAN used for mesh backhaul must always be an independent WLAN.
The switch configures an AAP. If manually changing wireless settings on the AP, they are not
updated on the switch. It's a one way configuration, from the switch to the AP.
An AAP always requires a router between the AP and the switch.
An AAP can be used behind a NAT.
An AAP uses UDP port 24576 for control frames and UDP port 24577 for data frames.
Multiple VLANs per WLAN, Layer 3 mobility, NAC, and self healing are some of the important
wireless features not supported in an AAP supported deployment.
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